Bega Shuts Down PCA
What will Kingaroy be without the Peanut Company of Australia … owners of the iconic peanut silos in Haly Street?
SBRC To Host Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Five Groups Receive Grants
Stanwell has announced the latest recipients of its Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants.
Almost Four Decades Of Service
An era is about to end with the upcoming retirement of Joy Woods at Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness.
Drop4Drop Offers Clean Water
Two Cherbourg organisations are now making water straight out of fresh air, thanks to a free community scheme set up by Australian Army veteran Shannon Lemanski and his wife Dannii.
Training Opportunities At Tarong
Applications have opened for the next intake of apprentices and trainees at the Tarong power stations.
Big Support For Community Hospital
South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation and South Burnett Online co-hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s June meet’n’greet last Tuesday night.
Grants For Local Small Businesses
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local businesses which received grants from the latest round of the State Government’s Business Basics program.
Forum To Highlight Local Projects
A public forum will be held in Kingaroy next month to update local businesses about major projects under way in the Burnett region.
Brendon Brings Home Gold
Kingaroy TAFE student Brendon Newman has won a Gold Medal at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships held in Brisbane last week.
SBO To Co-Host Meet’n’Greet
There’s a big change happening at South Burnett Online … and it will all be revealed on Tuesday night at the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Electrical Apprentice Intake Opens
Ergon and Energex have launched a statewide recruitment drive for electrical apprentices to start their training in February next year.
Woolshed Plan In Acland Deal
TRC hopes to secure long-term financial support for the Jondaryan Homestead in return for backing proposed changes to the Stage 3 New Acland coal mine project.
Students Tackle Our Big Challenges
More than 130 students from four South Burnett high schools enjoyed an opportunity to explore their “big ideas” at an all-day workshop held in Kingaroy Town Hall last week.
Testing Starts On First Turbines
Work has begun on commissioning the first six turbines from Stage 1 at the Wambo wind farm
$15,500 Boost For Gumnut
The Gumnut Place in Murgon will be able to buy new equipment – and upgrade software – thanks to a $15,500 donation.
Group Takes Over Wine College
A consortium consisting of industry, tourism and council representatives will take over operations of the beleaguered Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
Cargill Snaps Up Rest Of Teys
Teys Investments Pty Ltd – owners of the large hide-processing plant on the outskirts of Murgon – is set to be fully taken over later this year by USA-based multinational Cargill.
Social Housing Project Opens
A social housing development was officially opened on Friday to provide safe and secure homes for local residents in need.
Council Wins Business Training Award
South Burnett Regional Council took home the major award at the 3rd annual South Burnett Training Awards, held in Murgon Town Hall last Saturday night.
